The Event Everyone Should Experience Once

July 16, 2019
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A self-taught pianist with 4 fingers and no legs was just one highlight of the Not Impossible Awards. Hear his song -- and see 5 other powerful stories.
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Discover a Different Kind of Fearlessness

July 2, 2019
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One of the great joys for me in hosting and producing the Crazy Good Turns podcast has been to celebrate the fearless decency of people — and to see that it exists all around us. The show is in its fourth season now, and we never struggle to find amazing people who have powerful stories. […]
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“A CEO is Not Significant” — What Bernie Marcus Taught Me About Leadership

June 18, 2019
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Bernie Marcus, a founder of The Home Depot, turned 90 recently. There was a major event here in Atlanta celebrating his birthday, and also thanking him for his amazing philanthropic contributions to the city, the State of Georgia, and to the world. Bernie was the subject of a Crazy Good Turns episode during Season 2. […]
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How to Set Crazy Big Goals (And Achieve Them)

May 28, 2019
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A wonderful book I’m currently reading (and in which I’m making notes in the margins) is “Keep Going” by Austin Kleon. The subtitle of the book is: “10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad.“ While the book focuses on artists, its wisdom could apply to all walks of life — especially when […]
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What I’m Still Learning from Justice John Paul Stevens

May 13, 2019
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I had the privilege recently of attending a 99th birthday celebration for Justice John Paul Stevens. Justice Stevens served on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1975 until 2010 — 35 years of service. I was a law clerk to Justice Stevens very early in my career, and he had a significant impact on my view […]
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The Only 3 Things You Need to Live a Meaningful Life

April 30, 2019
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There are a few people in life who seem to have it all figured out. They have crystal clarity on their goals and dreams. They know exactly who they are, what they want to be, how they can make a difference and live a meaningful life. Then there’s the rest of us. Most of […]
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A Book Recommendation (Plus: Upcoming Giveaway!)

April 16, 2019
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Next month’s episode of Crazy Good Turns features an interview with Jordan Kassalow. He’s the Founder of VisionSpring, one of the biggest social impact businesses in the world. Jordan’s story is an amazing one, and his pioneering work has enabled millions of people around the world to live a fuller and more productive life through […]
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How to Make More Than a Living

April 2, 2019
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Meet two people who give away 90% of what they earn -- and say they get so much more in return.
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The Surprising Secret of Success

March 12, 2019
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My favorite video ever has never been on TV or Netflix. But you can watch it here. We showed this clip at a Home Depot store managers meeting many years ago. It was a way to say “thank you” to our associates, who very much deserved it. But I still show it frequently today, because […]
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